PM visits war-torn Kyiv & Rishi Sunak might quit
Most of Sunday’s front pages lead with Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the ongoing scandal over his tax affairs. Another lead for most papers is an image of Boris Johnson meeting Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv yesterday.
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The Mail on Sunday – Rishi on the brink
Rishi Sunak is “on the brink”, reports the Mail on Sunday, battling to save his political career amid furore about his tax status. The front page also leads with a picture of the Duchess of York who the paper says has been ‘caught’ cozying up a fixer.
Sunday Express – Welcome to Kyiv, my friend
Boris Johnson vows “unwavering support” with £100m in arms for Ukraine, according to the Sunday Express. The paper reports that Mr Zelensky praised the British PM as “one of the most principled opponents of the Russian invasion”.
The Sun on Sunday – TV Emily calls cops over stalker
Emily Atack called the police after an online stalker threatened to harm her at home, reports The Sun on Sunday. The paper also features an article on Brooklyn Beckham’s upcoming wedding on its front page.
Sunday Mirror – Corrie Simon quizzed by cops after Aintree
A Coronation Street star was quizzed by police outside a Toby Carvery after a boozy outing at Aintree, says the Sunday Mirror. The prime minister’s trip to Kyiv makes the front page – though is only given a small feature.
The Independent – More questions for Sunak on family’s finances
The Independent reports Rishi Sunak is facing more questions over his family’s finances and has been urged to provide transparency over their tax arrangements. The paper’s lead image is of prime minister Boris Johnson and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv yesterday.
The Observer – PM pledges new arms during surprise visit to war-torn Kyiv
Boris Johnson made a surprise trip to Kyiv to meet the Ukrainian president, pledging a major new infusion of British arms and financial aid to the country, reports The Observer.
The paper also runs quotes from unnamed senior Conservatives, who say the crisis in No 11 has ended Mr Sunak’s hopes of becoming prime minister.
The Sunday Telegraph – Full-scale Nato military force to defend borders
The Sunday Telegraph reports a full-scale NATO military force will be deployed on its border to combat future Russian aggression. The paper leads with quotes from the head of Nato, Jens Stoltenberg.
He tells the paper the alliance is undergoing a “major reset” to significantly increase its military presence in countries bordering Russia.
The Sunday Times – Sunak’s wife escapes No 11 goldfish bowl
The Sunday Times reports Rishi Sunak has moved his family out of Downing Street after a week in which the Chancellor considered resigning amid pressures over his wife’s tax affairs.
The paper echoes the Mail’s claim that the chancellor is considering resigning to protect his family, reporting that some of his friends believe he could quit politics entirely.
Rishi Sunak’s NFT – ‘national embarrassment’
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